Volume the First: Diplomatic DisplayOxfordBodleian Library, MS.Don.e.7.
17when Corydon went to the fair He bought a red ribbon for Beſs,with which she encircled her hair & made herself look very feſs.
"My dear young freinds"
"The arguments you have usedare too just & too eloquent to be withstood;Rebecca in 3 days time, you shall beunited to the Captain."
This speech, than which nothingcould be more satisfactory, was receivedwith Joy by all; & peace being once more restored on all sides, Captain Rogerintreated Rebecca to favour them with aSong, in compliance with which requesthaving first aſsured them that she hada terrible cold, she sung as follows.
Song
